Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Detail shots (1/4)

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - The super cool Bustaxe Gun. The name sounds like a combo of "Bust" and "axe," and true to

The super cool Bustaxe Gun.
The name sounds like a combo of "Bust" and "axe," and true to its name, it's one mean-looking gun with an axe blade and spikes all over it.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Six hands are included, and when you count the types, there are actually 5 different kind

Six hands are included, and when you count the types, there are actually 5 different kinds.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Since you plug the peg on the palm into the hole in the Bustaxe Gun's grip, you get a sol

Since you plug the peg on the palm into the hole in the Bustaxe Gun's grip,
you get a solid hold even when carrying such a large weapon.

They detach into 3 blades from the tips of the massive Active Wing unit.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Using the included extra parts, you can combine them into a massive weapon called the Tri

Using the included extra parts, you can combine them into a massive weapon called the Tri Slasher, as shown above.

Articulation is decent — above average at least.
Pretty good by Kotobukiya kit standards. ^^;

The Active Wing unit moves in three stages.

The bottom wing section can also rotate.

The Twin Claws attached to the forearms have some articulation too.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Action poses on the ground. The backpack is absolutely massive, but the wingtips act as s

Action poses on the ground.
The backpack is absolutely massive, but the wingtips act as supports so it holds up well enough — though.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Mounted on the Kotobukiya display stand. (1/4)

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Mounted on the Kotobukiya display stand. (2/4)

Mounted on the Kotobukiya display stand.

Super Robot War 1/144 Galilnagant - Bustaxe Gun aerial firing pose. There's only one weapon and it's so big and heavy that it

Bustaxe Gun aerial firing pose.
There's only one weapon and it's so big and heavy that it's not really easy to pull off many other poses. ^^;

Together with the previous kit, the Exexbein.

Kotobukiya's SRW series is lucky to put out one kit a year, and the Galilnagant has arrived as what might be the only kit of 2015. The color scheme somehow reminds me of the Hückebein or the Bildvild, and with those massive wings it really gives off a big, powerful impression. (In the source material it's the one that smashes the Hückebein to pieces, but;;)

As befitting the 53rd SRW kit, the overall quality is pretty solid. The careful color separation, sturdy polycaps, and decent articulation make for a satisfying build experience. Snap-fit works well for the most part, but a few spots look like they'll need glue — especially the hip joints and thighs, which really should be glued down. If you just snap-fit those without gluing, there's a good chance the whole leg will come apart when you try to rotate the hip joint.

To really bring out the Galilnagant's looks, you'll want to apply the red stripe waterslide decals — but since I review Kotobukiya kits as straight builds for a few reasons, I thought about it briefly and went ahead with the review as-is. There are quite a lot of waterslide decals, so if you can, it's definitely worth doing them before displaying. Going a step further and painting it — or at the very least applying the decals and then top-coating — would make it look absolutely stunning.

The two biggest highlights of the Galilnagant are the massive Bustaxe Gun and the Active Wing unit. The Bustaxe Gun, which looks like a rifle and axe fused together, has a really cool style and looks incredibly powerful when posed. That said, it's heavy enough that holding it in one hand is tough — you really need to support it with both hands when posing. The massive Active Wing unit moves in three stages, and the lower section can also rotate, letting you position it at all sorts of angles. Joints on big wings like these can be a real problem if they're weak, but thankfully the joint strength here is solid, so it holds whatever position you put it in. As a bonus, you can detach the three blades from the wings and combine them with the extra parts to recreate the Tri Slasher configuration.

Thanks to the big weapons and wings, it looks great just standing there, and when you strike a pose it's an incredibly powerful-looking kit. Posing can be a bit tricky, but once you find the right stance and angle it holds well, which is a relief.

Personally, I'd recommend this kit more to people who plan to at least apply the decals or do a full paint job, rather than those going for a straight build. It's not that the straight build quality is bad — it's just that the Galilnagant really needs those red stripes running across it to look like the real deal. If you're a Super Robot Wars OG fan or have a grudge against the Hückebein (-_-), this is definitely a welcome addition. The value for money is still a bit questionable, but the SRW series has a charm all its own that sets it apart from Gunpla — it's a great lineup. :-)

Galilnagant | 2014.12 | ¥7,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.